Hardy Windmill Palm | Trachycarpus fortunei
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Hardy Windmill Palm
Trachycarpus fortunei
- Looking for your garden's next showstopper? Look no further... With its fan-shaped evergreen fronds, this hardy windmill palm looks absolutely brilliant and is tough to boot!
- Perfect for Mediterranean, coastal and contemporary garden schemes, this palm works both as a standalone feature tree as well as alongside other palm species.
- With a hardiness rating of H5, this is one of the toughest palms out there and well-suited to growing in UK conditions. If you live somewhere particularly cold or frost-prone, some horticultural fleece is recommended.
- In summer, charming yellow flower panicles are produced, which are followed in autumn by bean-shaped navy-blue ornamental fruits.
- This palm is a recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, which is awarded to plants shown to perform particularly well in British gardens.
- Please note: this page includes selected AI-assisted imagery for illustrative purposes.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Hardy Windmill Palm can be grown in a pot, provided you use a suitably sized container with good drainage.
How big does it get?
The Trachycarpus fortunei is a palm tree that can reach a mature height of 10 to 15 metres and a spread of 2 to 3 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Hardy Windmill Palm prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring about 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Hardy Windmill Palm prefers well-drained soil of any type.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Hardy Windmill Palm requires moderate watering, allowing the top 5 centimetres of soil to dry out between waterings.
Will this plant need pruning?
No, the Hardy Windmill Palm does not strictly require pruning, although you may remove dead or damaged branches if necessary. If you do prune, ensure temperatures are above 5 degrees Celsius to avoid frost damage.
How hardy is this plant?
The Hardy Windmill Palm is fully hardy across the UK with an RHS rating of H5, withstanding temperatures down to -15°C.
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